Factbook 2004 -- VSU Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Since 1913, Valdosta State University has been a major provider of educational services for South Georgia. The beauty and consistency of its Spanish Mission style of architecture are indicative of its dedication to serving the region's heritage while developing programs and services to enhance its future. Within the context of the University System's mission and vision, Valdosta State University possesses the core characteristics of a regional university.
The core characteristics include:
* a commitment to excellence and responsiveness within a scope of influence defined by the needs of a specific region of the state and by particularly outstanding programs or distinctive characteristics that have a magnet effect even beyond the region;
* a campus-wide commitment to a technologically enhanced learning community that promotes student success, sustains instructional excellence, serves a diverse and well-prepared student body, offers academic assistance, and provides learning enrichment for all students;
* a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary academic programming at the baccalaureate and master s levels, as well as a range of professional programs at the baccalaureate and post- baccalaureate levels, including a limited number of professionally oriented doctoral-level programs;
* a commitment to public service, continuing education, technical assistance, and economic development activities that addresses the needs, improves the quality of life, and raises the educational level within the university's scope of influence;
* a commitment to scholarly and creative work to enhance instructional effectiveness and to encourage faculty scholarly pursuits and a commitment to research in selected areas of institutional strength and focused on regional need.
As a regional university in South Georgia, Valdosta State cooperates with other University System institutions to ensure that the region receives the services it needs. To expand its programmatic outreach, it develops and offers programs by distance learning and at off-campus locations throughout the region. It will continue to exercise a leadership role in meeting the needs of the region, particularly in providing access to professionally oriented doctoral programs, primarily in education, and to applied research.
VSU prides itself on offering nationally accredited programs in Art, Business, Music, Nursing, Sports Medicine, SpeechLanguage Pathology, School Psychology, Theatre, Public Administration, Social Work, and Teacher Education which have a magnet effect beyond the institution's primary setting. In its academic credit programming, VSU will place a priority on developing existing programs that aid the educational, economic, cultural, and social advancement of its region and new programs in health-related professions and public administration. The programs will continue to be supported by strong preparatory courses and majors in the humanities, sciences, and social studies. VSU also remains committed to pre- professional programs preparing its undergraduate students for medical, legal, technical, and other professional study.
In its service to students, VSU concentrates on those from the region including a large number of older, non-traditional students who live and work off campus and many who transfer from other institutions. To serve its region and to attain maximum educational benefits, the university promotes an atmosphere which attracts a diversified student body, of which a representative file:///S|/Users/aselder/Desktop%20items/VSU%20www/irp/Factbook2004/mission.html (1 of 2) [6/24/2008 1:32:56 PM] Factbook 2004 -- VSU Mission Statement
proportion will be minority students.
VSU promotes a successful learning experience by maintaining services for minority, disabled, veteran, international, and other students with special needs. To aid in developing the whole student, it provides counseling, health services, academic advising, special assistance, honors programs, international programs, career planning, and many co-curricular activities.
VSU is committed to providing life-long learning and to the economic and cultural development of its region. It offers various non-credit programs and services through the South Georgia Institute, ArtSouth, the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the Music Society, and other organizations. Community relations are enhanced through alumni services and VSU-TV and Radio. Community service and technical assistance are offered by faculty and staff in a variety of forms.
Research, scholarship, and creative endeavors exist primarily to meet the regional needs of schools, businesses, and other organizations and to promote faculty development and instructional improvement.
VSU aspires to improve continuously the quality and effectiveness of its programs, scholarship, and student services. Assessment of programs, the raising of standards, and the refinement of learning technologies will improve the university. To aid in obtaining this objective, institutional research and planning, external funding, and collaborative relationships with other institutions will be promoted. To a great extent, VSU will continue to develop as a regional university serving its South Georgia constituency by implementing programs that meet student needs and providing the maximum opportunity for faculty development.
Source: Valdosta State University Web Page; Approved by the Institutional Planning Committee - November 18, 1999; Approved by the Faculty Senate - February 17, 2000; The revision was approved February 2002.
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Office of the President
Ronald M. Zaccari became Valdosta State Presidents at Valdosta State University University s seventh president on January 7, 1913-1933 Richard Holmes Powell 2002, following five years as president of West Liberty State College, in West Liberty, 1933-1935 Jere Madison Pound West Virginia. Since his arrival, Zaccari has 1935-1948 Frank Robertson Reade worked to establish a strategic plan for 1948-1966 James Ralph Thaxton Valdosta State University, one that provides 1966-1978 Sidney Walter Martin clear direction and defined goals for future growth. This past year he worked with campus 1978-2001 Hugh Coleman Bailey and community leaders to develop a new 2002-Present Ronald Michael Zaccari physical master plan for the campus. This master plan reflects the University s overall strategic goals, addresses the changing profiles of the campus, new buildings, use of space, landscape, walkways, traffic patterns, and parking.
President Zaccari is actively involved in productive partnerships with the city and county, public school systems, medical community, Chamber of Commerce, and many other local and regional organizations that are committed to enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of this region. He is an active participant in the newly formed Partnership for Metropolitan Development. This group will serve as the catalyst for creative thinking to promote a strategic vision for our geographic region and build partnerships to enhance economic development. In 2004, he was named among the forty most influential South Georgians.
Prior to his first presidential appointment at West Liberty State College, Zaccari was provost and vice president for academic affairs at Southeastern Louisiana. Zaccari has held art professorships at Edinboro State College and the University of Colorado. He holds a bachelor s degree from the State University at Slippery Rock, a master s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. President Zaccari and his wife, Nancy, have two sons, Rahn and Rick.
Source: Valdosta State University Office of the President, July 2004.
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Preface & Acknowledgements
This Valdosta State University Fact Book for 2004 provides a diversity of reliable data and information about the university, its students, faculty, programs, and other aspects of operation. The information is not only interesting from a historical perspective, but the real value is the extent to which it is used to improve university programs and services.
This is the seventeenth edition of the Valdosta State University Fact Book, and each year we have made changes and improvements; this edition marks the first electronic-only version of the VSU Fact Book. The publication is available on CD or online via the VSU Institutional Research web page.
The information within has been structured to assist faculty and administrators in assessment and planning. The amount of information in the Fact Book has increased each year and different approaches have been used to display the changes in the institutional characteristics.
To increase the usefulness and the content of future issues of the VSU Fact Book, an evaluation form is located at the back of the publication. Faculty and administrators are strongly encouraged to complete and return the form to the Office of Institutional Research.
Our appreciation is extended to the University Offices which assisted us with the development and collection of information. We are especially indebted to the Deans, Directors, and Department Heads who provided information for inclusion in this seventeenth edition of the Fact Book. The report was prepared by Linda Gooden and Angela Elder Henderson, under the guidance of Dr. Ruth Salter, Interim Director. Further thanks to Allison Parris, who diligently proof read and checked the accuracy of information.
Ruth Salter Interim Director, Office of Institutional Research
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Table of Contents
Topic Page
General Information
History of Valdosta State University………………………………...……………………5 Accreditations and Memberships………………………….………………………………6 Campus Description……………………………………………………………………….7 Campus Map.…………… …………… ………………………..……………………….10 University System Institutions..………………………………………………………….11 Board of Regents….………………………………………………………….....…..……13 Organization Chart for Office of President………………………………………..……..15 Organization Chart for Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs……………..…..16 Organization Chart for Office of Vice President for Student Affairs……………………17 Organization Chart for Office of Vice President for Business & Finance………………18 List of Centers and Institutions at Valdosta State University……………………………19 Valdosta State University Facilities……………………………………………………...20
Student Information Profile of Student Body – Fall 2000 through Fall 03………………………………...…..25 Distribution of Students – Fall 03…………………………………………………..……27 College Enrollment by Semester – FY 2001 through FY 2004……………………….…29 2003-2004 Full-Time & Part-Time Enrollment by College………………………..……32 2003-2004 Full-Time & Part-Time Enrollment by Class…………………………..……33 Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores – Fall 2002 through Fall 2003……………..……..……34 Grade Point Average – Fall 2001 through Fall 2003…………………………..……...…35 Headcount & Equivalent Full-Time Enrollment – Fall 1999 through Fall 2003……...…37 Enrollment by State of Residence – FY 2003……………………………………………38 Enrollment by Georgia Counties – FY 2003………………………….…………………39 One Year Retention Rates, Full-Time First-Time Entering Students Fall 1996/97 through Fall 2002/03………………………………………………………40 Graduation Rates by Class. 1995, 1996, and 1997……………………………..……..…41 Student Financial Aid – FY 2001 through FY 2004……………………………..………42 Admissions Application Statistics – Fall 1999 through Fall 2003………………………44 Continuing Education Programs – FY 2002 through FY 2004………………….………45
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Academic Information Credit Hour Production Faculty Positions Earned by College & Department FY 2002 through FY 2004………………...…………………………………………..…46 Details Credit Hour Production & Faculty Positions Earned (12 hr/week Formula) by College & Department – FY 2003/2004……………...………………………………48 Degrees Conferred – FY 2000 through FY 2004………………...………………………51 Academic Majors Offered……………………………..…………………………………53 University Major and Course Designation Abbreviations – FY 2000 through FY 2004..55 Library Acquisitions – FY 2002 through FY 2004……………………..………………..59 Computer Facilities………………………………………………………………………60
Faculty Information Faculty Profile by Rank, Gender, Race, & Tenure Status FY 2001/02 through FY 2003/04……………………………………..………………….62 Full-time Employees by Occupational Class – FY 2001/02 through FY 2003/04………66
Financial Information Distribution of Educational & General Revenues by Source FY 2002 through FY 2004…………………………………………………………...…..67 Education & General Budget Expenditures – FY 2001/02 though FY 2003/04…...……68 Distribution of Education and General Expenditures by Function FY 2001/02 to FY 2003/04………………………………………………………………70 Total Education & General Expenditures per EFT – FY 1992/93 through FY 2003/04...71 Student Activities Revenue by Source & Function – FY 2002 through FY 2004…...…..72
Research Summary of Grants, Contracts, and Gifts – FY 2004……………………………………73
Alumni Affairs VSU Alumni by Georgia Counties – FY 2003……………………………….………….75 VSU Alumni by States – FY 2003…………………………………………...…………..79
Student Services Description of Services………………………………………………………….……….81 General Student Interest Organizations………………………………………………….83 National Honorary Fraternities and Societies……………………………………………87 Residence Hall Occupancy Rates – FY 2001 through FY 2003…………………………88 Career Services…………………………………………………………………….…….89 Factbook 2004 -- VSU History
History of Valdosta State University
The idea of establishing a state college in the Valdosta area originated with local citizenry. State representative C. R. Ashley and State Senator William S. West presented bills proposing the establishment of a college in Valdosta to the House of Representatives and the Senate, respectively, in 1906. By an act of the Georgia State Legislature in 1906, the establishment of an agricultural, industrial, and normal college in South Georgia, as a branch of the University of Georgia, was approved.
The institution was named the South Georgia State Normal College for young ladies in 1913. All functions of the college were located in one building, Converse Hall. The state approved operating budget for the first year was $50,000. In the initial quarter of operation, the college had two chief administrators (Dr. R. H. Powell, President, and J. M. Guilliam, Superintendent of the Training School), ten faculty members, a matron, a secretary and bookkeeper.
An act of legislature in 1922 changed the name to Georgia State Woman's College and authorized a four-year program leading to a bachelor's degree. The Board of Regents made the College co-educational in 1950 and changed the name to Valdosta State College. Valdosta State College became a Regional University within the University System of Georgia on July 1, 1993. In 1998 Valdosta State University began operating on the semester system.
Valdosta State University offers undergraduate degree work leading to the Associate of Applied Science, the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts in 14 major programs including the Bachelor of Applied Science, the Bachelor of Science in 11 major programs, the Bachelor of General Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, the Bachelor of Science in Education in 11 major programs, the Bachelor of Business Administration in 5 major programs, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in 6 major programs, and the Bachelor of Music in 2 major programs. Graduate degrees offered are the Master of Education in 14 major programs, the Master of Arts with majors in 2 major programs, the Master of Science in 5 major programs, the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Art Education, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Master of Music Education, the Master of Social Work, the Master of Library and Information Science, the Educational Specialist in 10 major programs, and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) which is offered in 3 major programs.
Source: 2004-2005 VSU Undergraduate Bulletin, pages 6-11.
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Accreditations & Memberships
Accreditations and Memberships Valdosta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (for the Teacher Education Program), AACSB International- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the National Athletic Trainers Association (for the Sports Medicine Program), the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (for the Master s degree in Communication Disorders Program), the National Association of School Psychologists (graduate), the National Association of Schools of Music (graduate and undergraduate), the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Association of Schools of Theater.
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Campus Description
WEST HALL, long known as the symbol of Valdosta State University, was restored and expanded in 1992 in accordance with the original design for the building. It houses faculty and the administrative offices of the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Chief Planning Officer, and classrooms/ offices for the Departments of English, Political Science, and Modern and Classical Languages. This building also houses the Master's of Public Administration Program, the Foreign Language/International Culture Center, the language laboratory, an electronic classroom, and the Campus Writing Center.
The BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY BUILDING, completed in 2001, provides offices, classrooms, and laboratories for the Departments of Biology and Chemistry as well as offices for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The new retirement walkway is located between West Hall and the Biology/Chemistry Building.
NEVINS HALL houses the offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Institutional Research, the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences, the math faculty, the computer science faculty, the African American Studies Program, and computer facilities. Dedicated in 1966, this building is named in honor of the late Dr. Beatrice I. Nevins, head of the Biology Department for many years.
POWELL HALL, named for Richard H. Powell, the first president of the Institution, houses the offices of Career Services, Co-op Education, Testing, Housing, the Counseling Center, Alcohol and Other Drug Education, and Powell Lecture Hall.
The ADMISSIONS OFFICE is located across the street from Nevins Hall in the former Panhellenic House, renovated in 1997.
Behind the Admissions Office is the HONORS HOUSE.
The FINE ARTS BUILDING, opened in 1969, houses the College of the Arts which is composed of art, music, and communication arts. In addition to classrooms, laboratories, offices, and many specialized areas, the building contains an art gallery, TV studios, and two auditoriums. The Whitehead Auditorium contains a fine concert pipe organ, another gift to the University by the late Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Whitehead. In appreciation of this generosity, the auditorium is named in memory of his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Q. Whitehead. Sawyer Theatre is named after Louise Sawyer, former head of the Communication Arts Department.
The ODUM LIBRARY, dedicated in 1972, is the center of academic life for the campus. In August of 1990, the library was renamed the Gertrude Gilmer Odum Library after Gertrude Gilmer Odum who was a major benefactor of the University and Professor Emerita of English. Housing approximately 453,757 bound volumes, the library is staffed with trained librarians to lend every assistance to students and faculty. The library also contains nearly 3,000 current periodicals and newspapers and a microform collection of over a million units. The library is a Selective Depository of U.S. Government publications and maps. In addition, the library has a special collection in the field of Southern History and houses the Archives of Contemporary South Georgia History. In 2004, a new addition opened, doubling the size of the library and adding an Internet Cafe, an auditorium, additional computer labs, classrooms, and a new archives section.
The EDUCATION CENTER, which houses the College of Education, was dedicated in 1973. It includes several computer labs, provides the most modern facilities for training teachers, school administrators, and other specialists in education. It is located adjacent to the main parking lot. file:///S|/Users/aselder/Desktop%20items/VSU%20www/irp/Factbook2004/campusdescription.html (1 of 3) [6/24/2008 1:39:48 PM] Factbook 2004 -- Campus Description
PINE HALL is located southwest of Odum Library and houses the offices of Social Work and Public Safety.
S. WALTER MARTIN HALL, acquired in 1985, is located on Patterson Street across from University Center. This modern facility houses the College of Nursing.
The SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS building is located on the corner of Brookwood Drive and Patterson Street. This building houses the classrooms and offices for the departments of the name and also the Speech and Hearing Clinic.
VSU's BOOKSTORE is now located between Martin Hall and the Special Education and Communication Disorders Building.
UNIVERSITY CENTER, completed in 1995, contains study rooms, computer lab, and dining area in the north section. The south section houses the Office of Academic Student Instructional Support, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, the Credit Union, the South Georgia Consortium, and the Internal Auditors. The central section contains the Offices of the Vice President of Business and Finance, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Veterans' Affairs, University Business Services, University Financial Services, Art and Dance studios, and faculty offices.
THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, located at 901 North Patterson Street, houses the Office of Public Services, which includes Continuing Education, Distance Education, the Off-Campus Credit Program, and the Evening Program. The Office of the Graduate School and the Office of Grants and Contracts are also located in the Center. The Psychology Department and the Psychology classrooms are located in buildings nearby.
ASHLEY HALL, named in honor of C. R. Ashley, houses the faculty for the Department of History, the Department of Philosophy, and the Division of Information Technology.
The WOMEN S STUDIES CENTER is in Carswell Hall, 1526 North Oak Street.
The CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS is located at 204 Georgia Avenue.
University residence halls include CONVERSE HALL, named in honor of W. L. Converse; READE HALL, remodeled in 1987 and named in honor of Frank R. Reade, third president of the University; HOPPER HALL, named in honor of Anne Powe Hopper, the University's first Dean of Women; BROWN HALL, named in honor of Joseph M. Brown, governor of Georgia when the University opened its doors in 1913; LOWNDES HALL, named in appreciation of the county in which the University is located and in honor of William Jones Lowndes, southern educator and statesman; GEORGIA HALL, named for the State and for the avenue on which the building is located; LANGDALE HALL, named for John W. Langdale, one of South Georgia's pioneer developers and leading citizens; and PATTERSON HALL, named after the street on which the building is located.
The UNIVERSITY UNION, dedicated in 1966 and expanded in 1976, houses The Loop Pizza Grill, radio station WVVS, a gameroom, and mail services. The facility is built around a swimming pool used for physical education aquatic classes and recreation. Also housed are the offices of the University Union Board, Student Government Association, and other student organizations, such as the yearbook and newspaper editorial offices.
The PALMS DINING CENTER, renovated in 1969, seats 1,000 diners at a time. Featuring cafeteria-style serving, this food service facility is under direct supervision of a trained dietician.
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The PHYSICAL EDUCATION COMPLEX was completed in 1982. This modern facility, one of the finest in the South, seats 5,500 people for basketball and 6,000 for graduations and concerts. The 100,000 square foot building contains Physical Education faculty offices and all Athletic offices except football and baseball. Classrooms, a Health Fitness Center, athletic training room, varsity and physical education dressing rooms for men and women and a Human Performance Laboratory are also included.
The OLD COLLEGE GYMNASIUM has undergone extensive renovation. The first floor contains all the offices of the football staff, varsity football locker rooms, a weight room and a training room. The second floor holds the dance studio and auxiliary gymnasium.
The former PRESIDENT'S HOME, acquired for the University in 1948, is the scene of numerous receptions and other functions throughout the year. Located at the Northwest corner of Main campus on Georgia Avenue, the residence was first occupied by the Institution's fourth president, J. Ralph Thaxton.
The new 64,000 sq. ft. STUDENT RECREATION CENTER, opened in 2002, houses an indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, aerobics rooms, raquetball courts, basketball courts, an indoor track, and 9,000 sq. ft. for free weights, a cardio-theater and cardiovascular equipment.
The BURSARY, on the corner of Anne and Patterson streets, houses the Bursar, university cashiers, offices for short-term loans, collection officer and contract officer. Students make their fee payments in this building.
The PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE and the UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION are in individual houses on Georgia Avenue.
REA AND LILLIAN STEELE NORTH CAMPUS: BARROW HALL was remodeled in 1971, to house the Division of Aerospace Studies. POUND HALL, named after the second president of the University, Dr. Jere M. Pound, was completely renovated in 1991-1992. THAXTON HALL, named for Dr. J. Ralph Thaxton, VSU's fourth president, was also remodeled in 1982, to provide facilities for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration.
BILLY GRANT FIELD and other recreational facilities as well as the VSU Warehouse and PLANT OPERATIONS are also found on the North Campus. The university's bus service connects the two campuses.
Sources: 2004-2005 VSU Undergraduate Bulletin, pages 6-11; Internal Facilities information; The Student Recreation Center pamphlet.
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SOURCE: VSU University Relations, July, 2003
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University System Institutions Degrees Offered
Degrees Awarded:
C = Certificate A = Associate's B = Bachelor's M = Master's S = Ed. Specialist D = Doctorate P = Professional
Comprehensive & Special Purpose Universities Institution City C A B M S D P Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta X X X Georgia State University Atlanta X X X X X X Medical College of Georgia Augusta X X X X X University of Georgia Athens X X X X X X X
Regional Universities Institution City C A B M S D P Georgia Southern University Statesboro X X X X Valdosta State Universtiy Valdosta X X X X X
State Universities and Senior Colleges Institution City C A B M S D P Albany State University Albany X X X X Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah X X X X Augusta State University Augusta X X X X X Clayton College & State University Morrow X X X Columbus State University Columbus X X X X X Fort Valley State University Fort Valley X X X X Georgia College & State University Milledgeville X X X Georgia Southwestern State University Americus X X X X X Kennesaw State University Marietta X X North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega X X X X Savannah State University Savannah X X X Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta X X X X State University of West Georgia Carrollton X X X X
State Colleges Institution City C A B M S D P Dalton State College Dalton X X X Macon State College Macon X X X
Two-Year Colleges
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Institution City C A B M S D P Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton X X Atlanta Metropolitan College Atlanta X X Bainbridge College Bainbridge X X Coastal Georgia Community College Brunswick X X Darton College Albany X X East Georgia College Swainsboro X Floyd College Rome X X Gainesville College Gainesville X X Georgia Perimeter College Decatur X X Gordon College Barnesville X X Middle Georgia College Cochran X X South Georgia College Douglas X X Waycross College Waycross X X
Independent Research Unit Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
Source: University System of Georgia, USG by the Numbers Web page, 8/3/04.
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Board of Regents
HUGH A. CARTER, JR. Atlanta CONNIE CATER Macon WILLIAM H. CLEVELAND Atlanta MICHAEL J. COLES Kennesaw JOE F. HARRIS Cartersville JULIE E. HUNT Tifton W. MANSFIELD JENNINGS, JR. Hawkinsville JAMES R. JOLLY Dalton DONALD M. LEEBERN, JR. Atlanta ELRIDGE W. MCMILLAN Atlanta MARTIN W. NESMITH Claxton PATRICK S. PITTARD Atlanta DOREEN S. POITEVINT Bainbridge WANDA Y. RODWELL Stone Mountain J. TIMOTHY SHELNUT Augusta ALLAN VIGIL Morrow GLENN S. WHITE Lawrenceville JOEL O. WOOTEN, JR. Columbus
Officers and Staff Members
Thomas C. Meredith, Chancellor Gail S. Weber, Secretary to the Board Rob Watts, Senior Policy Advisor Ronald B. Stark, Associate Vice Chancellor, Internal Audit Corlis Cummings, Senior Vice Chancellor, Support Services Elizabeth E. Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs J. Burns Newsome, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs (Prevention) Robyn A. Crittenden, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs (Contracts) William Wallace, Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources Sherea Frazer, Director of Human Resources Thomas E. Daniel, Senior Vice Chancellor, External Activities & Facilities Lamar Veatch, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Georgia Public Library Service Joy Hymel, Executive Director, Economic Development Terry Durden, Director of ICAPP Operations Arlethia Perry-Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Media and Publications John Millsaps, Director of Communications/Marketing Diane Payne, Director of Publications Linda M. Daniels, Vice Chancellor, Facilities Peter J. Hickey, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Real Properties Hal Gibson, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Design & Constructions
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Alan Travis, Director of Planning Mark Demyanek, Director of Environmental Safety Daniel S. Papp, Senior Vice Chancellor, Academics and Fiscal Affairs Frank A. Butler, Vice Chancellor, Academics, Faculty and Student Affairs Cathie M. Hudson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Research & Analysis John T. Wolfe, Jr., Associate Vice Chancellor, Faculty Affairs Tonya Lam, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Services Joseph J. Szutz, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Planning Jan Kettlewell, Associate Vice Chancellor, P-16 Initiatives-Executive Director USG Foundation Kathleen Burk, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs/Director of Regents' Testing Kris Biesinger, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Advanced Learning Technologies Richard C. Sutton, Senior Advisor, Academic Affairs and Director - International Programs Randall Thursby, Vice Chancellor, Information & Instructional Technology/CIO Jim Flowers, Special Assistant to the CIO Tom Maier, Asst. Vice Chancellor, Policy and Planning Merryll Penson, Executive Director, Library Services John Graham, Executive Director, Enterprise Applications Systems John Scoville, Executive Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Services Lisa Striplin, Director, Administrative Services Matthew Kuchinski, Director, System Office Systems Support David Disney, Director, Customer Services William Bowes, Vice Chancellor, Fiscal Affairs Usha Ramachandran, Budget Director Gerald Vaughan, Assistant Budget Director Debra Lasher, Executive Director, Business & Financial Affairs Robert Elmore, Assistant Director, Business Services Michael Cole, Assistant Director, Financial Services & Systems
Source: University System of Georgia Board of Regents Web Page; August 2004.
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Faculty Senate Council on Staff Affairs PRESIDENT President's Cabinet Administrative Council University Attorney Chief Planning Officer Chief Information Officer Institutional Research
Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Academic Affairs Student Affairs Business and University Finance Advancement
College of Dean of Counseling Business Plant Advancement Alumni Services Operations Relations Arts and Registrar Students Center Services Sciences Financial Aid Human Public Safety Development Admissions University Assistant to Resources Academic Testing Relations the Dean for Financial Student Library Judicial Office Instructional Auxiliary Services Affairs Services Support International Cooperative Financial Programs Orientation Education Environmental Information College of and Leadership Career Health and Systems Business Division of Services Safety Administraton Social Work Campus Recreation Health Services College of Division of and Physician Education Aerospace Student Life Assistant to the President Studies Housing and Equal Opportunity College of Residence Life Programs and The Arts Kings Bay Multicultural Affairs Access College of Office Public Services Athletic Director Nursing Sports Program College of Graduate Internal Auditor Studies
Grants and Contracts SOURCE: Office of the President, August 2004 VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
President
Assistant Vice President
Committees and Vice President for Councils Academic Affairs Administrative Coordinator
Center for Faculty Secretarial Development and Staff Instructional Improvement
Division College of Library College of College of College College College Division of of Graduate Arts Business of of the of Social Work Aerospace Studies and Sciences Administration Education Arts Nursing Studies
Grants and Academic Contracts Student Instructional Support
International Public Registrar Kings Bay Admissions Programs Services
SOURCE: Office of Academic Affairs, August 2004 VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
President
Vice President for Student Affairs
Dean of Testing Director Director Director Director Director Director Students Officer Counseling Career Health Access Office Financial Housing Center Services Services and for Students Aid and Assistant University with Disabilities Residence Manager Physician Life of Testing Director Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant Director Director of Nurse Coordinator Director and Director for of Student Assistant to Counseling Cooperative Practitioner for Deaf Veterans Loans Life the Dean for Associate Center Education and Hard Affairs Judicial of Hearing Director of Pharmacist Coordinator Loan Affairs Coordinator Housing Assistant Cooperative Counselor Assistant of Alcohol and Director Education Director and Other Nursing Residence Volunteer Counselors Coordinators Financial Aid CAB Drugs Supervisor Life Services Counselor & Education Assistant Career Scholarship Area Director for Counselors Nurses Coordinator Director Greek Life South Employer Lab Financial Aid Area Technologist Counselor Orientation and Event Relations Director of Residence Leadership Services Coordinator Manager of Campus Hall Recreation Development Director Operations Student Directors Financial Aid Assistant Employment Assistant Counselor & Director Operations Services Area Area Director Work Study Aquatics/ Manager Director Director Intramurals/ Coordinator Outdoors Clubs Career Operations North Development Area Assistant Assistant Specialist Director Director Assignments Accounting Residence Facilities Fitness Coordinator Clerk Hall Directors
SOURCE: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, August 2004 VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE President
Vice President for Business and Finance
Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Auxiliary Services Business Services Public Safety Human Resources Plant Operations Financial Services Financial Information Systems
Campus Mail Service Residence Halls Campus Security Risk Management Plant Administration Bursar Support System for Central Warehouse Dining Services Campus Police Personnel and Placement Building and Equipment Technical Needs Services Bookstore Maintenance Physical Properties Crime Prevention Personnel Records Student Aid Reports, Queries, Health Services Landscape and Loans and Printing and Copy Wage and Salary Hardware, Investigation Ground Maintenance Scholarships Vending Operations Services Administration Software, Data Environmental Health Housekeeping and Interfaces Telecommunications Procurement & Safety Fringe Benefits Custodial Services Collections Parking and Records Storage Transportation Occupational Health Position Classification Plant Services Accounts Receivable & Safety One Card Services Refunds and Training Coordinator Withdrawals Cashiering Registration Fee Payment
Manager of Accounting
Payroll
Accounting and Financial Reports Accounts Payable Grants and Contracts
State and Federal Reports Banking Relations
SOURCE: Office of Business and Finance, August 2004 Manager of Budgets Factbook 2004 -- Centers & Institutes
Centers & Institutes
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Center for Faculty Development and Instructional Improvement Center for Professional and Applied Ethics
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Small Business Development Center South Georgia Institute
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Center for Economic Education Center for Research in Rural Education Educational Technology Training Center Georgia and Alabama Center for Critical Thinking South Georgia Leadership Academy
Source: Office of Academic Affairs, College of Business Administration and College of Education, 2004.
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Facilities By Gross Area and Area Categories
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Source: BANNER April 15, 2004.
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Fact Sheet General Information
● The five colleges within the University are: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Arts, and Nursing. VSU also has a Graduate School. ● VSU was founded in 1906 and named South Georgia State Normal College. In 1922, the school became known as Georgia State Woman's College. The school became co- educational in 1950 and changed its name to Valdosta State College. ● Valdosta State College became a Regional University within the University System of Georgia on July 1, 1993 and changes its name to Valdosta State University. ● Valdosta State University has hosted the Governor's Honors Program for the last twenty- five years.
Student Information
● Enrollment for Fall semester 2003 was 10,547, which was a 6.54 percent increase over Fall semester 2002. ● New students totaled 2,778 in Fall of 2003, which was an 1.72 percent increase from 2002. ● The average age of undergraduates is 23, and graduate students average 36 years of age. ● The student body is a diverse group. Females represent the majority of the student body at sixty-three percent. Twenty-five percent of the students are self-declared minorities. ● Georgians comprise ninety-one percent of the total enrollment. ● Students come from 154 of the 159 counties in the state, 45 states, and many countries. ● In FY 2004, over $61 million in student financial aid was distributed.
Academic Information
● The degree level distribution is:
Degree Percent Degrees Conferred FY 2004 Doctorate 1% 18 Specialist 10% 193 Master's 17% 339 Bachelor's 67% 1,313 Associate 5% 90 Total 100% 1,953
Faculty Information
● Distribution of the Valdosta State faculty by rank shows 26% are professors, 24% are associate professors, 35% are assistant professors, and the remaining 14% are instructors. ● Fifty-one percent of the faculty are tenured, while another thirty-one percent are on track to become tenured. ● Females constitute forty-six percent of the faculty; nine percent of faculty members are self- declared minorities.
Financial Information Information Coming Soon!
● Actual unaudited expenditures for FY 2004 totalled $
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Instruction Research Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support Operation & Maintenance of Plant
● The state appropriation per equivalent full-time student for FY2004 was $
Research
● In FY2004, $239,909 was received in the form of public service awards, $247,303 in research awards, $3,007,343 in instructional awards, and $85,750 in combined award categories. ● The distribution of grants and contracts as received by various academic units is as follows:
College of the Arts $1,800 College of Arts & Sciences $217,387 College of Business Administration $135,000 College of Education $1,613,817 College of Nursing $36,599 Division of Social Work $163,068 Institution $1,412,634
● In FY2004, Valdosta State University received $3,580,305 in grants and contracts.
Alumni Affairs
● There are many alumni living in the state of Georgia. ● Counties most densely populated by VSU alumni include:
County Number of alumni Lowndes 5,095 Thomas 939 Tift 935 Colquitt 813 Ware 793 Coffee 765 Dougherty 728 Fulton 693 Gwinnett 676
● VSU is represented by alumni who reside in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and countries throughout the world. There are 31,059 VSU graduates (excluding military) living in the fifty states and the District of Columbia. Over three-fourths (76%) live in the state of Georgia. Florida is home to ten percent of our alumni.
Student Services
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honorary fraternities and societies and twenty social councils. ● All of the available residence halls possess occupancy rates of ninety-eight percent or higher for Fall semester 2003. ● The VSU Career Services Office sponsors Career Days, where several school systems, hospitals, government agencies, and businesses recruit students on campus.
Source: 2004-2005 VSU Undergraduate Bulletin, pages 6-11; University System of Georgia website; Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by the Office of the Registrar and MIS/Information Technology; FY 2004 - AAUP Faculty Survey, FY 2003 and FY2002 - rank, gender, and race data comes from an internal faculty database; University System of Georgia website; VSU Business & Finance Office; VSU Office of Grants & Contracts, August 2004; VSU Alumni Office, July 2004; VSU Student Life Office, 2004; Director of Housing & Residence Life, July 2004; VSU Career Services, August 2004.
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Profile of Student Body Fall Semesters 2000 - 2003
Total Enrollment* To see a graph of these results, click here.
Fall 2003 Fall 2002 Fall 2001 Fall 2000 10,547 9,900 9,230 8,792
Enrollment by Classification To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
Fall Fall Fall Fall 2003 2002 2001 2000 Freshman* 2,951 2,797 2,591 2,270 Sophomore* 1,772 1,648 1,502 1,539 Junior* 1,784 1,580 1,625 1,584 Senior* 2,165 2,194 2,064 1,954 Graduate 1,667 1,471 1,235 1,230 Doctorate 79 70 64 80 Learning Support NA 162 122 67 Transient 86 101 110 101
Enrollment by Geographic Location* Fall Fall Fall Fall 2003 2002 2001 2000 Georgia Residents 9,806 9,105 8,356 7,922 Remainder of U.S.and 606 640 712 713 Territories and Trusts Foreign 135 155 162 157
Enrollment by Gender* To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
Fall Fall Fall Fall 2003 2002 2001 2000 Male 3,894 3,571 3,430 3,285 Female 6,653 6,329 5,800 5,507
Enrollment by Racial Composition To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
Fall Fall Fall Fall 2003 2002 2001 2000 White Male 3,023 2,749 2,669 2,529 White Female 4,959 4,714 4,255 4,097 Black Male 684 654 600 613
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Black Female 1,430 1,375 1,315 1,218 Other Male 187 172 165 155 Other Female 264 251 234 208
Enrollment by New Students To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
Fall Fall Fall Fall 2003 2002 2001 2000 Total* 2,778 2,731 2,513 2,232 Freshman* 1,858 1,721 1,693 1,418 Sophomore* 247 261 215 221 Junior* 272 235 262 200 Senior* 37 32 56 67 Graduate 263 355 192 218 Doctorate 21 0 0 21 Learning Support NA 56 61 24 Transient 54 65 62 64
Enrollment by Attendance Status Fall Fall Fall Fall 2003 2002 2001 2000 Full-time** 7,489 7,038 6,601 6,130 Part-time 3,058 2,877 2,637 2,690
Note: The total headcount is based on the VSU data that includes students enrolled for zero credit hours and enrolled in the official cooperative work study programs.
* Information is from University System of Georgia Enrollment Reports and may not match numbers from past Fact Books or total correctly when combined with information from VSU's Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports.
**Full-time for semester system is defined as 12 credit hours for undergraduates and 9 credit hours for graduates.
Source: USG Semester Enrollment Reports, Office of Strategic Research & Analysis Website, August 2004, VSU Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by Office of the Registrar and MIS/ Information Technology.
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Student Demographics Fall 2003
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Note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding errors.
Source: Source: USG Semester Enrollment Reports, Office of Strategic Research & Analysis Website, August 2004.
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College Enrollment by Semester Fiscal Years 2000/2001 - 2003/2004
Total University Enrollment by Semester*
FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 Total University Enrollment Number Number Number Number Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Summer Total 5,291 4,771 4,714 4,449 Undergraduate 3,730 3,616 3,421 3,318 Graduate 1,397 1,001 1,120 987 Transient 162 151 160 137 Fall Total 10,547 9,900 9,230 8,792 Undergraduate 8,715 8,252 7,815 7,421 Graduate 1,746 1,541 1,299 1,310 Transient 86 101 110 101 Spring Total 10,060 9,636 8,856 8,400 Undergraduate 8,273 7,849 7,455 6,931 Graduate 1,704 1,682 1,297 1,341 Transient 83 98 97 127
* VSU total enrollment numbers are from Summer 2003, Fall 2003, and Spring 2004 SIRS (Student Information Reporting System) and may not match enrollment numbers from previous Fact Books.
Semester Enrollment by College
FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 College of the Arts Number Number Number Number Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Summer Total 330 375 383 369 Undergraduate 321 359 365 352 Graduate 8 16 18 17 Transient 1 0 0 0 Fall Total 946 902 874 871 Undergraduate 938 891 861 856 Graduate 8 11 13 13 Transient 0 0 0 2 Spring Total 891 849 813 827 Undergraduate 880 838 799 814 Graduate 11 11 14 13 Transient 0 0 0 0
FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 College of Arts & Sciences Number Number Number Number Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled
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Summer Total 1,863 1,583 1,545 1,480 Undergraduate 1,547 1,286 1,239 1,196 Graduate 157 148 150 147 Transient 159 149 156 137 Fall Total 4,308 3,415 3,260 3,127 Undergraduate 4,026 3,136 2,961 2,844 Graduate 199 183 192 188 Transient 83 96 107 95 Spring Total 4,073 3,172 3,055 2,860 Undergraduate 3,783 2,882 2,778 2,547 Graduate 216 196 179 189 Transient 74 94 98 124
FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 College of Business Number Number Number Number Administration Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Summer Total 555 766 738 754 Undergraduate 523 714 689 717 Graduate 31 47 45 37 Transient 1 5 4 0 Fall Total 802 1,440 1,477 1,387 Undergraduate 769 1,393 1,420 1,339 Graduate 32 43 52 45 Transient 1 4 5 3 Spring Total 746 1,359 1,392 1,356 Undergraduate 695 1,317 1,333 1,295 Graduate 50 40 57 56 Transient 1 2 2 5
FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 College of Education Number Number Number Number Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Summer Total 2,303 1,802 1,883 1,656 Undergraduate 1,180 1,095 1,031 959 Graduate 1,122 701 848 696 Transient 1 6 4 1 Fall Total 3,767 3,371 2,997 2,945 Undergraduate 2,480 2,237 2,054 1,983 Graduate 1,286 1,133 939 959 Transient 1 1 4 3 Spring Total 3,660 3,460 2,969 2,879 Undergraduate 2,307 2,198 2,014 1,894 Graduate 1,351 1,261 950 979 Transient 2 1 5 6
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FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 College of Nursing Number Number Number Number Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Summer Total 207 183 156 142 Undergraduate 207 170 140 122 Graduate 0 11 12 17 Transient 0 2 4 3 Fall Total 604 520 433 341 Undergraduate 579 493 407 318 Graduate 24 26 24 22 Transient 1 1 2 1 Spring Total 578 532 428 355 Undergraduate 546 509 405 333 Graduate 30 21 22 20 Transient 2 2 1 2
FY2004 FY2003 FY2002 FY2001 Miscellaneous* Number Number Number Number Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Enrolled Summer Total 33 127 100 164 Undergraduate 0 78 57 99 Graduate 33 49 43 65 Transient 0 0 0 0 Fall Total 120 267 197 149 Undergraduate 0 163 123 67 Graduate 120 104 74 82 Transient 0 0 0 0 Spring Total 125 280 219 159 Undergraduate 13 180 147 80 Graduate 112 100 72 79 Transient 0 0 0 0
* Includes Non-Degree, Learning Support, Library Science, and Social Work students.
Source: Summer 2003, Fall 2003, and Spring 2004 SIRS (Student Information Reporting System).
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Enrollment by College 2003-2004
Enrollment for All Students College Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Arts 330 946 891 Arts & Sciences 1,863 4,308 4,073 Business Administration 555 802 746 Education 2,303 3,767 3,660 Nursing 207 604 578 Library Science & Social Work 33 120 112 Total 5,291 10,547 10,060
Full-time Student Enrollment College Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Arts 18 829 746 Arts & Sciences 194 3,418 3,050 Business Administration 55 573 540 Education 346 2,155 2,024 Nursing 3 468 426 Library Science & Social Work 0 32 31 Total 616 7,475 6,817
Part-time Student Enrollment College Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Arts 312 117 145 Arts & Sciences 1,669 890 1,023 Business Administration 500 229 206 Education 1,957 1,612 1,636 Nursing 204 136 152 Library Science & Social Work 33 88 81 Total 4,675 3,072 3,243
Source: Summer 2003, Fall 2003, and Spring 2004 SIRS (Student Information Reporting System).
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Enrollment by Class 2003-2004
Enrollment for All Students College Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Freshmen 547 2,990 2,148 Sophomore 795 1,772 1,872 Junior 913 1,784 1,871 Senior 1,477 2,169 2,319 Graduate 1,397 1,746 1,770 Other (Transient) 162 86 79 Total 5,291 10,547 10,059
Full-time Student Enrollment College Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Freshmen 39 2,709 1,838 Sophomore 36 1,423 1,515 Junior 67 1,395 1,447 Senior 177 1,470 1,526 Graduate 297 451 466 Other (Transient) 0 27 24 Total 616 7,475 6,816
Part-time Student Enrollment College Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Freshmen 508 281 310 Sophomore 759 349 357 Junior 846 389 424 Senior 1,300 699 793 Graduate 1,100 1,295 1,304 Other (Transient) 162 59 55 Total 4,675 3,072 3,243
Source: Summer 2003, Fall 2003, and Spring 2004 SIRS (Student Information Reporting System).
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Average Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Scores Fall 2003 Classification N Verbal Math Total New VSU Undergraduates 1,775 515 507 1022 New Freshmen 1,603 513 506 1018 New Sophomores 85 513 504 1017 New Juniors 59 523 506 1029 New Seniors 1 630 490 1120
Fall 2002 Classification N Verbal Math Total New VSU Undergraduates 1,588 512 505 1017 New Freshmen 1,444 514 507 1021 New Sophomores 106 492 480 973 New Juniors 33 510 506 1015 New Seniors 5 472 508 980
Source: Student Information Reporting System (SIRS) Fall 2003.
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Grade Point Averages Fall Terms 2001-2003 Fall 2003 GPA Undergraduate Graduate GPA GPA All VSU Students* 2.85 3.77 By College** Arts 2.87 3.36 Arts & Sciences 2.72 3.56 Business Administration 2.82 3.36 Education 2.96 3.80 Nursing 3.00 3.78 Miscellaneous 2.48 3.71 By Gender* Male 2.71 3.70 Female 2.93 3.78
Fall 2002 GPA Undergraduate Graduate GPA GPA All VSU Students* 2.83 3.74 By College** Arts 2.83 3.71 Arts & Sciences 2.73 3.63 Business Administration 2.79 3.54 Education 2.94 3.77 Nursing 2.99 3.66 Miscellaneous 2.52 3.65 By Gender* Male 2.73 3.69 Female 2.90 3.75
Fall 2001 GPA Undergraduate Graduate GPA GPA All VSU Students* 2.80 3.76 By College** Arts 2.82 3.83 Arts & Sciences 2.69 3.63 Business Administration 2.73 3.53 Education 2.95 3.79
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Nursing 3.00 3.68 Miscellaneous 2.51 3.57 By Gender* Male 2.70 3.73 Female 2.87 3.77
*Totals are based on gender - transients included. ** Totals are based on major summary current students - transients not included.
Source: Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by Office of the Registrar and MIS/ Information Technology.
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Headcount and Equivalent Full-time Enrollment Fall Semester 1999- Fall Semester 2003
Headcount EFT Fall 1999 8,729 7,659 Fall 2000 8,792 7,624 Fall 2001 9,230 8,073 Fall 2002 9,900 8,660 Fall 2003 10,547 9,228
Source:University System of Georgia Website, August 2004.
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Source: 2003-2004 Student Information Reporting System (SIRS).
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Georgia Enrollment by County FY2003
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Retention Rates First Time Full Time Freshmen Fall 1996/1997 to Fall 2002/2003
Number of Number of VSU VSU System-wide Years Entering Freshmen Returning Students Retention Retention Rates at VSU at VSU Rates Fall 1996 - 1,838 Entering Fall 1997 - 1,181 64.3 74.3 Returning Fall 1997 - 1,594 Entering Fall 1998 - 1,106 69.4 78.7 Returning Fall 1998 - 1,300 Entering Fall 1999 - 861 66.2 78 Returning Fall 1999 - 1,177 Entering Fall 2000 - 831 70.6 79.5 Returning Fall 2000 - 788 Entering Fall 2001 - 567 72 81.6 Returning Fall 2001 - 1,534 Entering Fall 2002 - 1,147 74.8 83.7 Returning Fall 2002 - 1,584 Entering Fall 2003 - 1,173 74.0 84.8 Returning
Source: USG by the Numbers - Retention Rate Reports, 2004.
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Graduation Rates
VSU 4 - VSU 6 - 4 - Year Year 6 - Year First Time Year System- VSU System- VSU Class Full Time wide Graduation wide Graduation Freshmen Graduation Rates Graduation Rates Rates Rates 1995 1,689 14.9 17.2 33.6 43.1 1996 1,829 12.5 14.1 30.1 38.6 1997 1,589 11.3 13.3 33.3 43.1
VSU graduation rates include students who entered and completed their degree requirements at VSU. Systemwide graduation rates include students who initially entered VSU but completed their degree requirements at any other University System School.
Source: University System of Georgia Graduation Reports, 2004.
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Student Financial Aid Fiscal Years 2001 - 2004 Loans FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 Federal Direct Loan $31,383,079 $25,599,174 $23,485,036 $22,169,692 State Guaranteed $8,000 $2,258 $6,173 $6,416 Private Loan $311,250 $166,370 $61,042 $78,551 Subtotal $31,702,329 $26,767,802 $23,552,251 $22,254,659
Scholarships FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 State Governor's Honors $68,500 $102,843 $113,405 $107,890 Regent's Opportunity $15,937 $18,650 $20,000 $16,660 Institutional $1,086,015 $1,010,136 $992,427 $842,850 Scholarship for $0 $0 $22,371 $0 Disadvantaged Students HOPE Scholarship $13,135,784 $11,019,105 $9,620,839 $7,906,469 Private $736,689 $711,087 $656,368 $653,036 Subtotal $15,042,925 $12,861,821 $11,425,410 $9,526,905
Grants FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 LEAP $38,106 $40,448 $43,263 $0 Pell Grant $7,103,958 $6,864,210 $5,672,631 $4,561,788 S.E.O.G. $294,850 $297,125 $242,891 $185,949 Vocational Rehabilitation $356,906 $322,186 $331,099 $258,306 Subtotal $7,793,820 $7,523,969 $6,289,884 $5,006,043
FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 College Work Study $355,810 $419,934 $398,225 $381,502 Graduate Assistants $517,353 $310,834 $304,611 $307,987 Student Assistants $1,849,742 $1,830,285 $1,656,007 $1,659,262 Subtotal $2,722,905 $2,561,053 $2,358,843 $2,348,751
Professional Scholarships FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 ROTC $33,807 $37,766 $42,455 $28,751 HOPE Promise $479,562 $334,500 $273,150 $131,414 HOPE Teacher $271,750 $230,250 $108,000 $101,000 Subtotal $785,119 $602,516 $423,605 $261,165
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VA Educational Benefits FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 Subtotal $3,025,200 $2,875,300 $2,500,000 $2,101,000
Grand Total FY 2004 FY 2003 FY 2002 FY 2001 Total $61,072,298 $53,192,461 $46,549,993 $41,498,523
Note: Information may not match previous years' fact books. New data has been submitted for Vocational Rehabilitation. A few scholarships have been reorganized and formulas for grand totals and subtotals have been corrected.
Source: Valdosta State University Office of Financial Aid, August 2004.
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Admissions Application Statistics Fall Terms 1999-2003
Fall Fall Fall Fall Fall Status of Applicant 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Total New Undergraduate Applicants 6,789 6,522 5,964 5,624 5,532 Total New Freshmen Applicants 5,400 5,041 4,532 4,304 4,175 Total New Transfer Applicants 1,389 1,481 1,432 1,320 1,357 Percentage of Applicants Accepted 68% 67% 67% 67% 64% Percentage of Accepted Applicants Enrolled 47% 54% 58% 53% 54% Total Freshmen Applicants Rejected 597 640 871 494 454 Total Transfer Applicants Rejected 104 112 87 92 77 Total Cancelled Applications 234 355 306 92 77
Source: Valdosta State University Admissions Office, August 2004.
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Continuing Education Programs Fiscal Years 2002-2004 Categories I and II
Number of Number of Fiscal Year Number of Hours Number of CEU's Programs Participants 2003-2004 629 7,558 49,405 4,941 2002-2003 573 7,078 54,462 5,446 2001-2002 477 7,113 51,578 5,158
Note: The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as ten contact hours of participation in a qualified continuing education program. The CEU is recognized as the national standard for measuring an individual's participation in and an institution's production of non-credit programs. Category I program activities are designed to enhance occupational skills and individual permanent records and transcripts are maintained. Category II program activities are designed primarily for personal enrichment and are social, cultural, or recreational in nature. No permanent individual records or transcripts are maintained.
Source: Valdosta State University Public Services Office, 2004.
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Credit Hour Production & Faculty Positions Earned By College & Department FY 2002-2004
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Note: Totals may vary from previous Fact Books Due to rearrangement of departments.
Note: Differences between Credit Hour Production and Faculty Positions Earned and Detailed Credit Hours and Faculty Positions Earned on the following table are due to rounding.
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Source: Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by Office of the Registrar and MIS/Information Technology of VSU.
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Detailed Credit Hour Production & Faculty Positions Earned By College & Department FY 2003-2004
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Note: Totals may vary from previous Fact Books Due to rearrangement of departments.
Note: Differences between Credit Hour Production and Faculty Positions Earned and Detailed Credit Hours and Faculty Positions Earned on the following table are due to rounding.
Source: Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by Office of the Registrar and MIS/Information Technology of VSU.
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Degrees Conferred Fiscal Years 2000 - 2004
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Source: Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by the Office of the Registrar and MIS/ Information Technology.
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Academic Majors Offered Fiscal Year 2004
Associate of Arts College-wide
Associate of Applied VSU-VO Tech Cooperative Programs Science Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Applied Science Technical Studies
Bachelor of Arts Art Music Criminal Justice Philosophy English Political Science French Psychology History Sociology/Anthropology Legal Asst. Studies Spanish Mathematics
Bachelor of Business Accounting Management Administration Economics Marketing Finance
Bachelor of Fine Arts Art Mass Media Art Education Speech Communication Interior Design Theatre Arts
Bachelor of General Studies General Studies
Bachelor of Music Music Education Music Performance
Bachelor of Science Administrative Services Computer Science Applied Mathematics Environmental Geography Astronomy Physics Biology Psychology Chemistry Sports Medicine/Athletic Computer Information Training Systems
Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language/ Health & Physical Education Interpreting Education Business Education Middle Grades Education Communication Disorders Secondary Education Early Childhood Spanish Education Education Special Education French Education Technical, Trade, & Industrial Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing
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Master of Arts English History
Master of Art Education Art Education
Master of Business Business Administration Administration
Master of Education Adult & Career Education Health & Physical Business Education Education Communication Disorders Instructional Technology Early Childhood Middle Grades Education Education Reading Education Educational Leadership School Counseling Secondary Education Special Education
Master of Library & Library & Information Science Information Science
Master of Music Education Music Education
Master of Music in Music Performance Performance
Master of Public Public Administration Administration
Master of Science Criminal Justice Psychology Marriage & Family Sociology Therapy
Master of Science in Nursing Nursing
Master of Social Work Social Work
Specialist in Education Career Education Reading Education Early Childhood School Counseling Education School Psychology Educational Leadership Secondary Education Instructional Technology Special Education Middle Grades Education
Doctor of Education Adult & Career Education Curriculum & Instruction Educational Leadership
Source: Valdosta State University Undergraduate Bulletin 2004.
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Degrees Conferred by Colleges Fiscal Years 2000-2004
Undergraduate Students 5 Year College FY 04 FY03 FY02 FY01 FY00 Total Arts 201 187 174 152 142 856 Arts & Sciences 495 509 457 446 483 2,390 Business Administration 326 290 276 295 282 1,469 Education 333 380 311 329 420 1,773 Nursing 48 63 58 52 44 265 Total 1,403 1,429 1,276 1,274 1,371 6,753
Graduate Students 5 Year College FY 04 FY03 FY02 FY01 FY00 Total Arts 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arts & Sciences 63 73 95 85 71 387 Business Administration 20 20 19 16 13 88 Education 445 315 428 234 302 1,724 Nursing 5 4 3 16 4 32 Social Work 16 33 23 38 21 131 Library & Information Science 1 1 0 0 0 2 Total 550 446 568 389 411 2,364
Source: Semester Enrollment Analysis Reports, prepared by Office of the Registrar and MIS/ Information Technology.
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Course Designation Abbreviations
Abbreviation Major ACCT Accounting ACED Adult & Career Ed. AFAM African American Studies ANTH Anthropology ARED Art Education ARID Interior Design ART Art Studio & Art Appreciation ARTH Art History AS Aerospace Studies ASTR Astronomy BIOL Biology BUSA Business Adminstration CHEM Chemistry CIED Curriculum & Instruction Computer Information Systems CISM Management CIT Computer Information Technology COMD Communication Disorders COMM Communication Arts COOP Cooperative Education CRJU Criminal Justice CRWR Creative Writing CS Computer Science DANC Dance ECED Early Childhood Education ECON Economics EDUC Education ENGL English ENGR Engineering ENSL English as a Second Language FIN Finance FLED Foreign Language Education FREN French GENS General Studies GEOG Geography GEOL Geology GRMN German HIST History HONS Honors INTL International/Intercultural Studies INTP Interpreting
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ITED Instructional Technology JAPN Japanese JOUR Journalism KSPE Kinesiology & Physical Education LATN Latin LEAD Educational Leadership LEAS Legal Assistant Studies LIBS Library Science LING Linguistics MATH Mathematics MBA Master of Business Administration MDIA Mass Media MFTH Marriage & Family Therapy MGED Middle Grades Education MGNT Management MKTG Marketing Master of Library & Information MLIS Science MSED Middle Grades & Secondary Education MUE Music Education MUSC Music NURS Nursing NUTR Nutrition PADM Public Administration PERS Perspective Courses PHIL Philosophy PHSC Physical Science PHYS Physics POLS Political Science PSYC Psychology & Counseling READ Reading Education REL Religious Studies RGTE Regents' Testing Program - Essay RGTR Regents' Testing Program - Reading RSCH Research RUSS Russian SCHC School Counseling SCI Science for Education Majors SEEC Special Education/Early Childhood SEED Secondary Education SOCI Sociology SOWK Social Work SPAN Spanish SPEC Special Education THEA Theatre
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VSU Freshman Orientation WMBA Web-based MBA WMST Women's Studies
Sources:VSU Undergraduate Bulletin 2004-2005, pages 266-418; VSU Graduate Bulletin 2004-2005, pages 124-213.
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Library Acquisitions FY 2002-2004 Odum Library, built in 1972, is the center of academic life for the campus. The new addition to the library, completed in 2001, added 96,794 square feet to the original 87,230 square foot structure. The library houses approximately 453,757 bound volumes, nearly 3,000 current periodicals and newspapers, and a microform collection of over one million units. The library is a selective depository of U.S. Government publications and maps, has a special collection in the field of Southern History, and houses the archives of Contemporary South Georgia History.
Periodicals, Library Bookstock Gov't Library Additions Microforms, Serial Collection - Number Documents, & Holdings All Types Titles Acquistions of Volumes Collections Received (FY) FY2004 Added 2003-2004 13,803 -2,443 22,689 Held 6/30/04 467,560 96,826 1,101,035 As of 6/30/04 2,815 $1,005,740 FY2003 Added 2002-2003 13,394 -3,284 17,151 Held 6/30/03 453,757 99,269 1,078,346 As of 6/30/03 2,833 $1,033,674 FY2002 Added 2001-2002 11,206 738 20,827 Held 6/30/02 440,363 102,553 1,061,195 As of 6/30/02 2,846 $1,013,905
Note: Due to the deletion of certain items at Odum Library, some numbers are less than those found in previous Fact Books. Government document additions are included in bookstock. As the present documents collection is catalogued, the count is deleted from the document collection and added to the bookstock.
Source: Odum Library, August 2004.
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Computer Facilities
The university operates a variety of sophisticated, state-of-the art computing and data networking facilities to support its academic, research and administrative activities. The facilities include several powerful UNIX-based central servers, 2,800 microcomputers, 65 high- end workstations and 40-45 distributed file servers running Novell NetWare or Microsoft NT, all of which are interconnected via a high speed data network.
VSU was recognized nationally in October 2001 by Yahoo! Internet Life magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Wired campuses in the United States and is known in the University System of Georgia as a technology leader. Located in the Computer Center in Nevins Hall, 2 HewlettPackard 9000 large-scale business servers, models K460 and N4000, support all of the student information system as well as several other applications. VSU keeps updated with the state-wide implementation of the SCT Banner Student Information and Financial Aid Systems, which greatly enhances student support operations such as admissions, registration, advising and financial aid processing. Student registration and general access to data can be easily accomplished via the Web, the Campus Pipeline portal, and touch-tone telephone via the EPOS Integrated Voice Response System. The Business and Financial Software System from PeopleSoft Corporation, installed centrally by the Board of Regents, has been managed by VSU since June 1999 and placed in full production in November 2001. All systems utilize the Oracle RDBMS database product.
Housed in the Systems Support Center in Ashley Hall, a load balanced series of Sun E220R and E280R servers provide electronic mail services for the students, faculty and staff. A Sun 450 server supports the Campus Pipeline web portal product for the campus. Sun E420R and E450 servers provide live and archived video streaming for the campus, to include interface with VSU-TV. A Sun Server E420R supports VSU s popular and heavily utilized World Wide Web site and its thousands of pages. Another Sun Server E420R provides the WebCT online course server. A Sun Ultra Sparc 10 provides web-accessible mailing list services using the open source Mailman product. A pair of Sun Netra X1 systems provide DNS and DHCP services for the valdosta.edu domain. A Compaq Proliant ML350 NT5 server supports Microsoft FrontPage web page development for faculty and students. At the time of this writing 3 Sun V880 servers, 2 Sun E280R servers, and a 3510 storage array are being configured to replace existing equipment and to support the services listed above.
An extensive fiber-optic based data network, with its central hub of bridges and routers located in Pine Hall, provides Ethernet/Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet communications between all servers and microcomputers. The 20 miles of fiber and 62 miles of copper wire connect the main campus buildings, as well as three on North Campus, the VSU Regional Center for Continuing Education 1.0 mile away, Plant Operations 1.5 miles away and 12 buildings adjacent to the main campus. Internet access is provided via a Packet-Over-Sonet circuit (currently 25Mbps) to the state-wide PeachNet network. In addition to the hardwired network described, VSU has also implemented an impressive wireless data network. Over 100 wireless access points have been installed in 20 buildings around the campus to create an umbrella of coverage unrivaled by any school in the University System. All resident students have wireless capability; seven academic buildings and Odum Library are supported, as well as three student hang-outs locations. To increase utilization 10 roll-around carts with 20 wireless laptops each have been provided to various academic departments for student checkout to use in classes. Microcomputers are provided to every faculty member and all staff in administrative offices. A total of 1,400 microcomputers are available to students in 48 labs and classrooms, with 10-50 machines each, located throughout the campus. Special purpose labs provide CAD, molecular modeling, graphics, and music software to support programs such as Pre- Engineering, Interior Design, Chemistry, and Music. Two labs are installed at Kings Bay Naval
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Base to support VSU operations at that location. All machines have the campus standard software installed: Microsoft Windows and Office Professional, communications products (Internet Explorer, Outlook, Netscape, Eudora, and others) and virus protection software. Various microcomputer servers, Sun and Silicon Graphics high-end workstations, local networks and other facilities are located in the colleges and administrative offices to provide additional support to students, faculty, and staff.
VSU s Odum Library operates two student computer labs with 20 PC s each, has 50 more PC s in student-friendly locations throughout the building and has 35 Galileo workstations. The library implemented a new web catalog from the Endeavor Company in January 2001, called GIL (Galileo Interconnected Libraries), which is now used by all University System schools. GIL provides not only a web interfaced catalog, but also the Georgia State Union Catalog (formerly PALS), making it possible to place electronic requests for books held by other USG libraries.
Specific information on the above can be obtained at the Information Technology division offices located in Ashley Hall, Second Floor, South or at its HELP-Desk in Odum Library.
Source: Information Technology Department, 2003.
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Faculty Profile by Rank, Gender, Race and Tenure Status Fiscal Years 2001/2002 - 2003/2004 Faculty Profile by Rank To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 Rank N % N % N % Professor 112 26 99 26 89 27 Associate Professor 101 24 99 26 106 33 Assistant Professor 148 35 133 35 115 35 Instructor 61 14 46 12 8 2 Lecturer/Other 1 0 0 0 6 2 Total 423 99 377 99 324 99
Faculty Profile by Gender and Race To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 Gender N % N % N % Male 229 54 207 55 190 58 Female 194 46 170 45 135 42 Race Black 20 5 19 5 16 5 White 385 91 340 90 292 90 All Other 18 4 18 5 17 5 Total 423 100 377 100 325 100
Faculty Profile by Tenure Status To see a graph of the Fall 2003 results, click here.
2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 Status N % N % N % Tenured 217 51 196 52 195 60 Non-tenured On Track 131 31 114 30 107 33 Non-tenure Track 75 18 67 18 23 7 Total 423 100 377 100 325 100
Note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding errors.
Note: The faculty data above include full-time teaching faculty, general administrators, academic administrators, public service faculty, librarians, and counselors who hold Board approved academic rank and are employed on at least an academic year contract. Part-time faculty are not included.
Source: FY 2004 - AAUP Faculty Survey, FY 2003 and FY2002 - rank, gender, and race data comes fromo an internal faculty database. Tenure data comes from the Office of the Vice President of
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Academic Affairs data base. All data includes full-time teaching faculty on academic year contract only. Data from previous Fact Books included persons with administrative duties as well.
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Graphs of Faculty by Rank, Gender, Race and Tenure Status Fall 2003
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Note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding errors.
Source:Source: FY 2004 - AAUP Faculty Survey, FY 2003 and FY2002 - rank, gender, and race data comes fromo an internal faculty database. Tenure data comes from the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs data base. All data includes full-time teaching faculty on academic year contract only. Data from previous Fact Books included persons with administrative duties as well.
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Full Time Employees by Occupational Classification Fiscal Years 2001/2002 - 2003/2004
2003-2004* 2002-2003* 2001-2002 Rank N % N % N % Faculty 423 35 442 37 522 39 Executive/ Administrative/ 63 5 181 15 168 13 Managerial Professional Non-Faculty 235 20 134 11 126 10 Secretarial/Clerical 186 16 153 13 190 14 Technical/Paraprofessional 8 1 0 0 62 5 Skilled Crafts 53 4 53 4 62 5 Service/Maintenance 226 9 242 20 196 15 Total for Fiscal Year 1194 1205 1326
* Employee numbers are from the 2003-2004 and 2002-2003 IPEDS Reports and may not match or be comparable to information from previous Fact Books.
Definitions:
Faculty - Persons whose primary assignments are instruction, research, or public service and who hold academic rank; includes department chairpersons if their principal activity is instructional; includes persons on nine-month and twelve-month contracts. Executive/Administrative/Managerial - Persons whose assignments require primary responsibility in management of the institution; includes department chairpersons if their principal activity is administrative. Professional Non-Faculty - Persons with specialized professional training who cannot be classified in any of the other classifications (i.e. librarians, lawyers, physicians). Secretarial/Clerical - Persons such as secretaries, bookkeepers, sales clerks, and data entry clerks. Technical/Paraprofessional - Persons with technical skills acquired through experience or a technical degree (i.e. computer programmers, draftspersons). Skilled Crafts - Persons with special manual skills (i.e. mechanics, electricians, machinists, carpenters). Service/Maintenance - Persons with limited skills (i.e. food service, cleaning workers, drivers, laborers, and groundskeepers). Number of persons employed in this classification has declined in recent years since a number of institutions are now contracting with an outside agency for these services.
Source: IPEDS 2003-2004 and 2002-2003; Equal Opportunity Programs, August 2004.
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Distribution of Education & General Revenue by Source Fiscal Years 2002-2004
Actual FY 2004 Actual FY 2003 Actual FY 2002 Source of Funds Unaudited Audited Numbers Audited Numbers Numbers Internal Revenue Student Tuition & Fees $23,539,540 $21,355,300 $19,109,350 Gifts, Grants, & Contracts $0 $1,476 $1,148 Indirect Cost Recoveries $0 $170,713 $147,574 Sales & Service of Education $51,185 $244,611 $57,311 Departments Other Sources $649,202 $677,076 $677,638 Total Internal Revenue $24,239,927 $22,449,176 $19,993,021 Special Initiative $521,451 $538,082 $345,305 Lottery & Other Sale $43,555,998 $46,431,534 $46,817,922 Appropriations Total General Operations* $68,317,376 $69,418,792 $67,156,248 Departmental Sales & Services $449,246 $331,190 $532,145 Sponsored Operations $0 $0 $0 Total Educational & General $68,766,622 $69,749,982 $67,688,393 Revenue
* Total amount from General Operations does not include Special Initiative Funding.
Note: The University's financial reporting presented herein has been adjusted for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements 34 and 35. Additionally, Senate Bill 73 allowed the carryover of certain types of funds in the State of Georgia. Examples include Indirect Earnings from Grants and Contracts, Student Technology Fees. This presentation does not include the activity of these types of funds.
Source: Valdosta State University Business & Finance Office, 2004.
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Educational & General Budget Expenditures Fiscal Years 2001/2002 - 2003/2004
Actual Unaudited Operating Personal Numbers FY 2003- Total Travel Supplies & Equipment Services 2004 Expenses Instruction $38,596,189 $36,557,107 $137,607 $1,803,444 $98,031 Research $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Academic Support $6,414,290 $4,889,911 $258,451 $684,948 $580,980 Student Services $3,674,157 $3,199,065 $66,688 $384,130 $24,274 Institutional Support $13,169,711 $8,252,087 $64,748 $4,616,368 $236,508 Operation & $6,868,018 $3,532,153 $3,933 $3,056,319 $275,612 Maintenance of Plant Scholarships & $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Fellowships Totals $68,722,364 $56,430,323 $531,427 $10,545,209 $1,215,405
Actual Audited Operating Personal Numbers FY 2002- Total Travel Supplies & Equipment Services 2003 Expenses Instruction $39,889,842 $37,611,490 $209,967 $1,964,560 $103,825 Research $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Academic Support $6,944,442 $4,281,064 $187,372 $1,082,482 $1,393,524 Student Services $4,372,153 $3,309,149 $71,026 $963,200 $28,778 Institutional Support $12,247,781 $8,698,267 $57,767 $3,226,957 $264,790 Operation & $6,303,085 $3,595,342 $3,200 $2,659,193 $45,350 Maintenance of Plant Scholarships & $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Fellowships Totals $69,757,303 $57,495,312 $529,332 $9,896,392 $1,836,267
Actual Audited Operating Personal Numbers FY 2001- Total Travel Supplies & Equipment Services 2002 Expenses Instruction $37,902,779 $35,765,814 $194,719 $1,808,447 $133,799 Research $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Academic Support $6,460,373 $4,253,185 $203,585 $945,613 $1,057,990 Student Services $3,866,813 $3,031,111 $69,442 $708,926 $57,334 Institutional Support $12,828,987 $8,269,553 $69,771 $4,208,483 $281,180 Operation & $5,994,428 $3,514,950 $3,439 $2,455,311 $20,728 Maintenance of Plant Scholarships & - - - - - Fellowships
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Totals $67,053,380 $54,834,613 $540,956 $10,126,780 $1,551,031
Note: The University's financial reporting presented herein has been adjusted for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements 34 and 35. Additionally, Senate Bill 73 allowed the carryover of certain types of funds in the State of Georgia. Examples include Indirect Earnings from Grants and Contracts, Student Technology Fees. This presentation does not include the activity of these types of funds.
Source: Valdosta State University Business & Finance Office, 2004.
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Distribution of Educational & General Expenditures by Function Fiscal Years 2001/2002 - 2003/2004
FY 2003/2004 FY 2002/2003 FY 2001/2002 Function Unaudited Audited Audited Numbers Numbers Numbers Instruction College of Arts $5,243,224 $5,290,159 $5,062,732 College of Arts & Sciences $15,414,096 $14,970,260 $14,227,035 College of Business Administration $4,136,953 $4,063,273 $3,972,768 College of Education $10,657,240 $11,072,543 $10,482,400 College of Nursing $1,321,661 $1,217,692 $1,245,727 Developmental Studies $540,600 $612,497 $692,411 Other Instruction $1,282,415 $2,663,418 $2,219,706 Total Instruction $38,596,189 $39,889,842 $37,902,779 Research $0 $0 $0 Academic Support $6,414,290 $6,944,442 $6,460,373 Student Services $3,674,157 $4,372,153 $3,866,813 Institutional Support $13,169,711 $12,247,781 $12,828,987 Operation & Maintenance of Plant $6,868,018 $6,303,085 $5,994,428 Scholarships & Fellowships $0 $0 $0 Total Expenditures $68,722,364 $69,757,303 $67,053,380
Note: Some totals may not add correctly due to the possibility of rounding errors.
Note: The University's financial reporting presented herein has been adjusted for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements 34 and 35. Additionally, Senate Bill 73 allowed the carryover of certain types of funds in the State of Georgia. Examples include Indirect Earnings from Grants and Contracts, Student Technology Fees. This presentation does not include the activity of these types of funds.
Source: Valdosta State University Business & Finance Office, 2004.
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Total Educational & General Expenditures per Equivalent Full Time Student Fiscal Years 1992/1993 - 2003/2004
Fall Quarter Total Educational & Educational & Equivalent Full General Expenditure Fiscal Year General Time Enrollment per Equivalent Full Expenditures (EFT) Time Student 2003-2004* $68,722,364 9,222 $7,452 2002-2003 $69,757,303 7,735 $9,018 2001-2002 $67,053,380 7,233 $9,270 2000-2001 $107,525,477 6,892 $15,601 1999-2000 $107,242,316 6,931 $15,473 1998-1999 $106,795,410 7,439 $14,356 1997-1998 $104,416,767 8,584 $12,164 1996-1997 $96,618,753 8,562 $10,857 1995-1996 $90,111,044 8,348 $10,940 1994-1995 $47,599,077 7,954 $5,984 1993-1994 $42,763,640 7,478 $5,719 1992-1993 $42,296,207 6,753 $6,263
* Based on Unaudited Actual figures.
Note: The large increase in expenditures experienced in 1995 through 2001 was due to participation in the Direct Lending Program. In 2002, the Board of Regents reclassified non-institutional scholarships to other funds in accordance with GASB statements 34 and 35.
Note: The University's financial reporting presented herein has been adjusted for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements 34 and 35. Additionally, Senate Bill 73 allowed the carryover of certain types of funds in the State of Georgia. Examples include Indirect Earnings from Grants and Contracts, Student Technology Fees. This presentation does not include the activity of these types of funds.
Source: Business and Finance Office, 2004.
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Student Activities Revenue by Source & Expenditures by Function Fiscal Years 2002 - 2004
Student Activities Revenue by Source FY 2003-2004 FY 2002-2003 FY 2001-2002 Source of Funds (Unaudited) (Audited) (Audited) Student Activity Fees $2,003,302 $1,800,945 $1,491,343 Other Sources $284,829 $275,506 $295,175 Total Revenue $2,288,131 $2,076,451 $1,786,518
Student Activities Expenditures by Function FY 2003-2004 FY 2002-2003 FY 2001-2002 Function (Unaudited) (Audited) (Audited) Athletics - Intramurals $160,945 $165,099 $93,524 Social & Entertainment $326,048 $257,069 $361,515 Student Government $37,734 $32,838 $23,319 Student Publications $110,680 $125,847 $121,233 Other Programs $1,664,472 $1,293,078* $499,660 Total Expenditures $2,299,879 $1,873,931 $1,099,251
* Large increase due to the change in accounting method for the Student Recreation Center.
Note: The University's financial reporting presented herein has been adjusted for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements 34 and 35. Additionally, Senate Bill 73 allowed the carryover of certain types of funds in the State of Georgia. Examples include Indirect Earnings from Grants and Contracts, Student Technology Fees. This presentation does not include the activity of these types of funds.
Source: Valdosta State University Business & Finance Office, 2004.
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Summary of Grants, Contracts, & Gifts FY 2004
Sources of Grants* Content of Grants** F = Federal I = Industry I = Instructional S = State N = Non-Profit R = Research L = Local O = Other S = Service
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Source: Valdosta State University Office of Grants & Contracts, August 2004.
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Georgia Alumni by County of Residence FY2003
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Georgia Alumni by County of Residence FY2003
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Source: VSU Alumni Office, July 2004.
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Alumni by State of Residence FY2003 To view alumni county information in list format, click here.
Source: VSU Alumni Office, July 2004.
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US Alumni by State of Residence FY2003
Source:VSU Alumni Office, July 2004.
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Student Services Description of Services
Clubs and Organizations
There is a diversity of clubs and student organizations at Valdosta State University, including nine national sororities, ten national fraternities, various service organizations, honor societies, and department clubs. All students are members of the Student Government Association (SGA). The purpose of this organization is to work for the best interests of the students; cooperate with the VSU administration, faculty, and staff in all matters of common interest to the University; approve and coordinate campus student organizations, and provide a means of communication between the students and all areas of their university. Representatives are elected in annual campus elections and meet weekly.
Career Services
The Office of Career Services is available to assist VSU students in choosing their major programs of study, their career objectives, and in obtaining satisfactory employment upon graduation. Individual career counseling is available for students who wish to explore how their abilities, values, and interests match particular career fields. Various career-oriented group workshops and seminars are offered each semester.
Cooperative Education
Valdosta State University offers all students the opportunity to gain work experience directly related to their academic majors, gain valuable experience in their chosen fields, and earn money for their educational expenses. Students will develop professional work habits and will have an opportunity to make valuable career contacts.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers a variety of services to all students, prospective students, staff and faculty at Valdosta State University, free of charge. Professionally trained counselors are available to assist with any personal, social, or educational concerns. The Center provides individual and group consultation in addition to offering outreach programs to various target groups on campus, in the residence halls, and in the community.
Financial Aid
The primary purpose of the student aid program is to make higher education a reality for persons who would be unable to attend without financial assistance. This assistance may include grants, loans, work programs, and scholarships. The Financial Aid Office also houses the Veterans Affairs Office, which has been set up to assist all veterans at VSU with their education.
Foreign Student Advisor
Valdosta State University employs a full-time foreign student advisor who provides support services to the international student community at VSU.
Health Services
The University Health Service provides routine health care, along with some emergency care for students who have satisfied the health fee requirement. Health care is provided by a university physician, a nurse practitioner, registered nurses, a pharmacist, a medical technologist, and office staff. The objective of the student health service is to maintain a state of optimum health among the student body and to educate each student to proper attitudes and habits regarding file:///S|/Users/aselder/Desktop%20items/VSU%20www/irp/Factbook2004/studentservices.html (1 of 2) [6/26/2008 10:15:46 AM] Factbook 2004 -- Student Services
personal and community health.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Valdosta State University's men s and women s programs compete in the Gulf South Conference, which is composed of seventeen institutions in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, and Arkansas. The Gulf South Conference is part of Division II of the NCAA.
Campus Recreation
The Department of Campus Recreation provides students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to enjoy lifelong activities while enhancing their overall well-being by offering a variety of intramural sports, outdoor activities, sport club activities, and fitness and wellness activities to provide a positive outlet to relieve stress. The Student Recreation Center provides the VSU community with modern recreational options and equipment. The Intramural Sports Program provides students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to participate in well organized programs of recreational sports and special event activities. Intramural activities include: basketball, flag football, softball, volleyball, tennis, raquetball, ultimate frisbee, and soccer. The Intramural Sports Program offers the students, faculty, and staff at VSU over 30 different activities to participate in during the academic year.
Student Publications
Valdosta State University provides opportunities for experience in journalism through The Spectator, the campus newspaper; The Odradek, the literary arts magazine; and other student publications.
Office of Alchol and Other Drug Education
VSU acknowledges the fact that alcohol and other drugs can have a significant impact on the university community. Through a variety of services, the Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Education is helping VSU affirm itself as an institution that provides a safe and healthy environment for students to receive a quality education.
Access Office The Access Office serves students that have documented disabilities. These students voluntarily register with the program and must meet Board of Regents' criteria. Some services include classroom and testing accommodations, textbooks in alternate formats, instruction in learning strategies, access to adaptive technology, and referral to other services. This program attempts to make reasonable accomodations which enable students to pursue their educational goals. All services are provided free of charge.
Testing
Valdosta State University is designated as a national test center for the administration of standardized tests. The Office of Testing assists all students with their testing needs.
Source: 2004-2005 VSU Undergraduate Bulletin, pages 38-44, 50, 68; and www.gulfsouthconference. org.
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Registered Student Organizations 2004
Departmental & Professional Societies Art Student League Association for Computing Machinery Blazer Student Boosters Blazin' Brigade Marching Band Cheerleaders Concert Band Debate Team Exercise Science Club Georgia Association of Nursing Students Golden Key International Honor Society Graduate Social Work Organization Health and Physical Education Club Jazz Ensemble Mass Choir Mathematical Association of America National Art Education Association National Broadcasting Society National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Public Relations Students Society of America Psychology Club Student Athletic Trainers Association Student Council for Exceptional Children Student Organization of Library and Information Science Tau Beta Sigma VSU Film and Video Society VSU Repertory Dance Club Religious and Spiritual Societies Baptist Student Union Campus Outreach Canterbury Club Catholic Newman Center Christian Student Center Fellowship of Christian Athletes Latter-Day Saints Student Association Presbyterian Student Center Team Jesus Ministries Trinity Wesley Foundation Service & Education Air Force ROTC file:///S|/Users/aselder/Desktop%20items/VSU%20www/irp/Factbook2004/organizations.html (1 of 3) [6/26/2008 10:17:06 AM] Factbook 2004 -- Student Organizations
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Arnold Air Society Circle K Club Habitat for Humanity KARMA Peer Educators National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Students in Free Enterprise United Nation s Children Fund VSU Model Senate VSU Student Reading Council Recreation & Sports Blazer Pride Karate Club Valdosta State Men s Club Soccer Valdosta State Women s Club Soccer VSU Racquetball Club Special Interest Groups Amnesty International Angels Social Club Black Student League College Democrats College Republicans Dove Incorporated Gay/Straight Alliance Greek Ambassadors Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol Harambee Latin American Student Association Model United Nations Club Natural High Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Plato's Cave Premiere Fashion Models Residence Hall Association Resident Assistant Council Royal Understanding Beautiful Intelligent Elite Sisters, Inc. Signing Professionals Enhance and Advance Communication Society for College Journalists Student Advocacy Association Students Against Violating the Earth Students for Peace and Justice The Entity Third Wave VSU Frisbee Club Student Governing Boards
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Campus Activities Board Odradek Literary Magazine Society of International Students Spectator Newspaper Student Communications Board Student Government Association Student Government Judicial Council Student Parking Appeals Board WVVS - FM Radio
Source: Valdosta State University Student Life Office, 2004.
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Greek Social Councils 2004
College PanHellenic Council Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Kappa Delta Phi Mu Zeta Tau Alpha National Pan-Hellenic Council Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta Interfraternity Council Delta Chi Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Nu Tau Kappa Epsilon
Source: Valdosta State U niversity Student Life Office, August 2004.
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National Honorary Fraternities & Societies 2004
Organization Related Discipline Alpha Chi Honor Society Alpha Delta Mu Social Work Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Med Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta Freshmen Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Alpha Psi Omega Drama Honors Students Association Honor Society Kappa Theta Epsilon Co-op Lambda Pi Eta Communications Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Pi Gamma Mu Political Science Sigma Alpha Chi English Sigma Alpha Iota Music Sigma Prime Biology Sigma Tau Delta English Sigma Theta Tau Nursing
Source: Valdosta State University Student Life Office, 2004.
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Residence Hall Occupancy Rate Fall Semesters 2001 - 2003
Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Capacity Building Rate Fall Rate Fall Rate Fall 2003 2003 2002 2001 Brown Hall 0 0% 93% 99% Converse Hall 96 102% 99% 90% Georgia Hall 199 98% 95% 102% Hopper Hall 193 98% 95% 99% Langdale Hall 492 102% 131% 120% Lowndes Hall 201 100% 93% 99% Patterson Hall 293 105% 108% 110% Reade Hall 106 99% 97% 99% Total 1,580 101% 101% 105%
Source: Director of Housing & Residence Life, July 2004 .
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Career Services
Career Placement Activities Student Participation Employer Participation Placement files created 157 Percentage of placement files 89% belonging to seniors Interviews on-campus 76 8 Attendance at Education Career 421 116 Day Attendance at Business and 445 91 Government Career Day
Companies Recruiting at Valdosta State University in 2003-2004 by Category
Educational Institutions/Associations Health Care/Social Service Agencies Government Agencies Businesses
Source: Career Services, August 2004.
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Career Services - Companies Recruiting at VSU Educational Institutions/Associations:
Armstrong Atlantic State University Respiratory Therapy Department Atkinson County Atlanta Public Atkinson County Bacon County Baker County Baker County [FL] Banks County Bartow County Ben Hill County Berrien County Bibb County Brantley County Brevard (FL) County Brooks County Brookwood School Butts County Calhoun City Camden County Carroll County Cartersville City Cherokee County Clay (FL) County Clayton County Clinch County Cobb County Cook County Coffee County Colquitt County Columbia County Crisp County Dalton City Decatur City Decatur County DeKalb County Dixie (FL) County Dooly County Dougherty County Douglas County Dublin City Duval (FL) County Echols County Effingham County Fayette County Forsyth County Fulton County Gainesville City Georgia Academy for the Blind Georgia Association of Educators Glynn County Greene County file:///S|/Users/aselder/Desktop%20items/VSU%20www/irp/Factbook2004/careered.html (1 of 3) [6/26/2008 10:28:21 AM] Factbook 2004 -- Career Services - Educational Institutions Recruiting at VSU
Griffin-Spalding County Gwinnett County Hardee (MD) County Harford (MD) County Harris County Henry County Hillsborough (FL) County Houston County Indian River (FL) County Irwin County Jasper (SC) County Jeff Davis County Lamar County Lanier County Liberty County Lowndes County Macon County Marietta City Marion (FL) County John Marshall Law School McDuffie County McIntosh County Mercer University School of Law Mercer University School of Medicine & MPH Program Mitchell County Monroe County Moultrie Technical College Murray County Muscogee County Newton County Orange (FL) County Pelham City Pierce County Polk County Polk (FL) County Professional Association of Georgia Educators Randolph County Richmond County Rockdale County Rome City Savannah-Chatham County Seminole (FL) County Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic St. Johns (FL) County Sumter County Suwannee (FL) County TeachGeorgia.org Thomas County Thomasville City Tift County Treutlen County Valdosta City Valdosta State University Volusia County Walton County Ware County file:///S|/Users/aselder/Desktop%20items/VSU%20www/irp/Factbook2004/careered.html (2 of 3) [6/26/2008 10:28:21 AM] Factbook 2004 -- Career Services - Educational Institutions Recruiting at VSU
Wayne County Washington County Worth County
Source: Career Services, August 2004
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Career Services - Companies Recruiting at VSU Health Care/ Social Services:
Boy Scouts of America Capital Regional Medical Center Central State Hospital Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program CPES of South Georgia Eckerd Youth Alternatives EnduraCare Therapy Habitat for Humanity International Memorial Health University Center Satilla Community Services Shady Acres Nursing Home South Georgia Medical Center Supreme Therapy Tift Regional Medical Center
Source: Career Services, August 2004
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Career Services - Companies Recruiting at VSU Government Agencies:
Air Force Officer Accessions Air Force ROTC Program VSU Atlantic Coast Credit Union Department of Health & Human Services Audit Services Florida Highway Patrol Georgia Army National Guard Georgia Department of Community Affairs Georgia Department of Corrections Georgia Department of Labor Georgia Department of Natural Resources Georgia Department of Natural Resources EPD Georgia Department of Natural Resources State Parks Georgia Department of Audits Governor s Intern Program Hamilton Correctional Institution Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Marietta Police Department Moultrie Police Department Oconee RESA Social Security Administration South Georgia Employer Committee/GDOL Tallahassee Police Department Valdosta-Lowndes Parks & Recreation U. S. Air Force U. S. Army U. S. Marine Corps Officer Program U. S. Navy USDA Cotton Program
Source: Career Services, August 2004
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Career Services - Companies Recruiting at VSU Businesses:
A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. ABC Bancorp ADECCO Allen, Pritchett & Bassett, LLP American General Life & Accident Insurance Company Applied Industrial Technologies AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical AVON Bank of America Becker Conviser CPA BP-Nashville Branch Banking & Trust Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. Convergys Edward Jones Investments Enterprise Rent-A-Car Express Packaging, Inc. Fastenal Company FedEx Fresh Beginnings Fuel South, Inc Gamestop GEICO Direct Georgia Probation Management, Inc. Gold Kist, Inc. GS Development, LLC Herff Jones, Inc. ING Life Of Georgia Joel Arline, CPA JWC, Inc Lady FootLocker Mattress Expo Mauldin & Jenkins Maximus National Bank of Commerce National Vendor Services New York Life Insurance Company Nichols, Cauley & Phillips Premiere Book Services Primerica Financial Services Progressive Insuranc Regions Bank Ron Borders Real Estate Shealy Computer Services Southwestern Legacy/Family Heritage Insurance Steak n Shake Company Taco Bell The Care House Day Care TruGreen ChemLawn United Rentals
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Varn Wood Products Waffle House Walgreen Company Wal-Mart Distribution Center Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Walt Disney World College Program Waycross Bank & Trust Wells Fargo Financial Wiregrass Hospice Zaxbys
Source: Career Services, August 2004.
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